Judge refuses to reduce bail for Greg Peterson on rape charges (GOP activist/fundraiser)

Source: SLTrib

A judge on Wednesday denied a bail reduction for Republican activist Gregory Nathan Peterson, who is accused of sexually assaulting four women whom he had asked out on dates.

Peterson, 37, is being held at the Salt Lake County jail in lieu of $750,000 bail.

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"To say that Mr. Peterson is eager to appear in court and clear his name is an understatement," Tangaro said.

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Deputy Salt Lake County District Attorney Joseph Hill countered: "He’s shown a complete lack of ability to control his sexual urges."

Hill claimed the bail amount was reasonable and not arbitrary.

With the bail reduction denied, Peterson’s attorneys asked for a preliminary hearing within 10 days.


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Tea-party operative denied bail on sex charges


Utah Republican activist Gregory Nathan Peterson, 37, of Orem, stands with his attorney, Jerry Salcido, in Judge Ann Boyden's courtroom in the Matheson Courthouse in Salt Lake City, Utah Monday July 23, 2012. Peterson is accused of raping four women — two of whom say they were taken to the Heber, UT cabin where he hosted major political events. (Steve Griffin, The Salt Lake Trib)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A judge is refusing to lower the $750,000 bail for a conservative political activist facing 25 rape and other charges.

Court records show 3rd District Judge Katie Bernards-Goodman denied the request Wednesday from 37-year-old Gregory Nathan Peterson.

Peterson is being held at Salt Lake County jail on charges accusing him of assaulting four women - two at his cabin outside of Heber, where he has held annual gatherings for Republican officeholders and candidates. Peterson also organized a debate between two GOP candidates for Utah attorney general.

An evidence hearing in the case was scheduled for Friday before Judge Judith Atherton.

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